If you agree to carry the calf, they'll make you carry the cow.
得寸进尺。
英文谚语 3120 句(一) 第 131 部分

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agree [ə'ɡri] 词频1 词根: a
vt.& vi. 同意,赞同; vi. [语]一致,符合;商定,约定;意见相合;(气候、食物等)适宜; vt. 同意,承认;使和谐一致;认为正确无误;
💡 grat, gree, grac =pleasing,表示”感激,高兴”#词根助记:a向着+gree=使……高兴=同意……
"When he said that, I had to agree."
他说了那话,我只好同意。
近义:match, harmonize, side, accord, acquiesce, chord 反义:vary, differ, disagree, discord, dissent, quarrel
carry ['kæri] 词频1 词根: car
vt. 支撑;携带;输送;运载; vt.& vi. 运送;搬运;具有; vi. (文学、戏剧等)对读者;扔(或踢)到…距离;(马等)具有某种姿势;传得很远; n. (枪炮、火箭等的)射程;运输,运送;
💡 car, char 车, 跑
"I can only carry two at a time."
我一次只能带两个。
近义:move, relocate, shuttle, tote, transfer, transport 反义:leave, neglect, overlook, forget
calf [kɑ:f] 词频3
n. 牛犊;犊皮;腓,腿肚子;
"I've torn a calf muscle."
我拉伤了小腿肌肉。
近义:steer, vituline

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